Weekend Grub: Organic Strawberry Almond Cream Cheese Tart

Assembling the TartSadly, strawberry season is beginning to wane here in northern California; however, the news is not all bad as the raspberries and cherries are ripening in my garden. This delicious recipe for Organic Strawberry Almond Cream Cheese Tart came from my friend … [Read more...]

Father's Day is Tomorrow: How About Giving Dad a Suistainable Gift By Not Buying!

Sunday is Father's Day, and just like Mother's Day, it originated out of tragedy. The modern American celebration of Father's Day began in 1908, when 361 men were killed in a mine explosion in Monongah, West Virginia. Father's Day is celebrated around the world (on different … [Read more...]

Whiffy Bean Bags Herbal Scented Fun

Whiffy Bean Bags are homemade, natural toys filled with aromatic herbs. Over 50 different herbs and essential oils are used in various combinations for Whiffy Bean Bags, and you can request your own combination too! We sampled the dried lavender and chamomile bag, as well as … [Read more...]

Thomas the Tank Engine Recall: Lead Paint on Wooden Trains

Once again, we are left to wonder why manufacturers of children's products include lead in the materials. 1.5 million Thomas the Tank Engine products are being recalled due to lead in the surface paint. These wooden railway train products were sold between 2005 and 2007 and … [Read more...]

Tell Congress to Include Organic Farmers in This Year's Farm Bill

The Environmental Working Group has released a petition to Congress in support of organic farming. Only shopping in coops and natural food stores, I forget that organic produce is still not abundantly available throughout the country. According to EWG, only 3% of fruit, 2% of … [Read more...]